The cheapest and fastest ferries from Faros to Santorini (Island)
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Faros to Santorini (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faros to Santorini (Island) will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Faros for Santorini (Island) on Wed, Dec 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 24 the direct ferries cover the 276 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Wed, Dec 24 the slowest ferries will take 11 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Faros to Santorini (Island)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faros to Santorini (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 149 nautical miles (276 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
9h 56m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Faros to Santorini (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h05 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Faros to Santorini (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Faros to Santorini (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM Faros | 11h20 | 3:20 PM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Faros | 6h10 | 8:10 PM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Faros | 8h50 | 11:20 PM Santorini (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Faros to Santorini (Island)
Ferries from Faros to Santorini (Island) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 56m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 149 nautical miles (276 km) distance in 5h 50m. There are 23 sailings per week.
Distance 149 nautical miles (276 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 23 |
Fastest ferry 5h 50m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
FAQs: Ferry from Faros to Santorini (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faros to Santorini (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santorini (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Faros to Santorini (Island)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
- To Psaraki (0.8km)
- The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
- Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
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